Shrewsbury
Darwin's Townhouse
About the Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love This Hotel
- This Grade II-listed "beautifully restored Georgian property" (The AA) was renovated in 2016
- It is steps away from the River Severn & Shrewsbury town centre
- Breakfast is served in the conservatory, which has views of the gardens
- Battlefield Falconry Centre & Attingham Park, an English country house owned by the National Trust, are 15 minutes' drive away
Overview
Darwin's Townhouse is a late-18th-century Georgian property that underwent a complete refurbishment in 2016 to turn it into a 20-bedroom boutique bed and breakfast in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre.
Located on a quiet street, the hotel overlooks many of the town's Tudor buildings and it's a short stroll from the shops, restaurants and bars of the town centre. The hotel is 100 metres from the River Severn path -- great for a waterside stroll.
Battlefield Falconry Centre and Attingham Park, an English country house owned by the National Trust, are 15 minutes' drive away. The Dana Prison, which offers jailhouse tours, is 10 minutes' walk away. The ruins of Haughmond Abbey are less than 20 minutes' drive away.
Awarded 5-Star B&B status by The AA, the hotel has an octagonal lounge with a fire, books, and games. Retreat to the snug (with a fully stocked honesty bar) or head to the large, bright conservatory with views of the gardens. The modern décor is complemented by features such as a stone staircase and original fireplaces.
Breakfast is served in the conservatory, and features local seasonal produce. While the hotel does not serve lunch or dinner, it has two sister restaurants within a short stroll: The Loopy Shrew, serving traditional English cuisine, and Porterhouse SY1, which offers American-inspired dishes.
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Enjoyed This
(45 Member Ratings)
(45 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
small room but otherwise everything good especially breakfast
peter
11. Oct 2019
cardiff, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel with quirky features and close to all shops and walks along the river. excellent and helpful staff. breakfast was fresh and delicious.would not hesitate to stay there again and will recommend to family and friends.
mary
11. Oct 2019
Pwllheli, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
This was our second visit and will will be returning in a few months time. The hotel is spotlessly clean. The king bedroom has a view over the garden, with high class furniture and a very comfy bed with lovely bed linen. The decor is fabulous. Reference to Charles Darwin through the property and we loved the quirky Darwin wallpaper. The breakfast menu is vast and the quality of the breakfast is excellent. The dining room looks over a pretty garden. Staff are so obliging and can't do enough for you. Best place to stay in Shrewsbury!
Roderick
10. Oct 2019
Neath, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All the staff were very efficient and friendly. All rooms nicely furnished and bed and pillows very comfortable. Did not use lounges but they seemed very nice.
Other Comments
All
The staff leant over backwards to help you. They were excellent. Good recommendations for evening meals, all of which were great. Breakfast at hotel very substantial, with lots of choice. Breakfasts were lovely.
Michael
03. Oct 2019
Southampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous building and great staff
Other Comments
Cannot fault the service or staff
John
02. Oct 2019
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Most enjoyable- very quirky & atmospheric. Extremely clean & nicely decorated & appointed with an interesting Darwin theme making it very different from other hotels which can be bland & somewhat boring.Staff pleasant, helpful & informative- wonderful breakfast *& interesting & tasty meal at nearby Darwin's KItchen.
Other Comments
Steps/stairs could be a slight disadvantage for less nimble guests, but there may well be rooms easier to access if one asks.Parking was slightly fiddly, but not too bad once we had located the correct car-park.
Janette
29. Sep 2019
Kings Langley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful B&B! Location is excellent and although there is no parking at the hotel there is a huge car park about 50m away. The rooms were very clean and well appointed and the staff friendly and helpful.
There is a lovely sitting room overlooking the pretty garden, an extremely well equipped honesty bar and a spacious conservatory where breakfast was served - probably one of the best we have had anywhere!
Elizabeth
29. Sep 2019
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Perfectly located for seeing the sights of Shrewsbury, we found the hotel to be comfortable & convenient. Staff were lovely, our bedroom was small but comfortable.
Louise
20. Sep 2019
Stockport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent in every way. Wonderful staff . Fantastic breakfast. An amazing deal. Food at Darwin’s kitchen was absolutely delicious and the staff were lovely.
Margaret
18. Sep 2019
Bolton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We stayed one night but wish we had of booked two, it was a lovely experience.
Thank you
Peter
14. Sep 2019
WELLINGBOROUGH, United Kingdom
